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American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Diagnosis and Treatment of Limb-Girdle and Distal Dystrophies
Overview
Offers potential solutions to challenging coverage scenarios that result from incomplete or conflicting evidence on limb-girdle and distal dystrophies (LGMDs).This guideline provides recommendations for the diagnosis and management of limb-girdle and distal muscular dystrophies.
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Date: October 14, 2014
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Narayanaswami P, Weiss M, Selcen D, et al; American Academy of Neurology; American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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